TRADER DICK'S - SPARKS, NEVADA IS OUR TIKI BAR T-SHIRT FOR APRIL

Located in Sparks, Nevada, Trader Dick's opened in 1958 by Dick Graves, owner of the Sparks Nugget casino. It has been said that Graves spared no expense. Rumored to have spent $100,000 to create a South Seas ambience, he hired Eli Hedley to create the authentic atmosphere. Tikis, tools, Abaca cloth, stone carvings, paintings depicting life on the Pacific islands, wood carvings, and mosaics by Hedley's daughter adorned the restaurant. The restaurant featured three dining areas, two cocktail areas and a gaming area. Diners could choose Cantonese and America cooking.

In a letter to his guests, Graves said...."I've connived, schemed, borrowed, and begged for all the ideas and recipes we have here...I've swiped menus, bribed and talked to bartenders and cooks and copied everything good I could find. So that's how Trader Dick's came to be - no sense in foolin' you - might as well tell the truth." Interesting comment considering Vic Bergeron of Trader Vic's sued for trademark infringement, but lost.

Trader Dick's closed in 2014.

This T-Shirt is available for Pre-Order until March 31st, and will be produced and shipped mid April.

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The Reviews are In!

Kevin B. - Tahitian Lanai - Papeete Bar

Tiki Time Machine - Until my tiki time machine is perfected these shirts are the next best thing to being at these iconic places. They transport you to iconic places in style and comfort. Now if you could only figure out a way to ship me a mai tai with each order it would be perfect!

Emily A. - South Pacific - Lania Bar & Lounge - Hallandale, FloridaAwesome Shirt! Not only does the shirt have an awesome, vintage Tiki Bar design, but it is a soft, comfortable shirt. It is not the stiff, scratchy kind so often sold.

Chanda S. - Driftwood Room - LA - Subscription Club Member I was very happy to find the Tiki bar T shirt club from the Zen Tiki Lounge. I decided to give them a try before subscribing. I am absolutely thrilled with this shirt. So thrilled that I subscribed for 6 months while still wearing the shirt. These will definitely get some mileage during this year's Hukilau. And I will tell everyone where to get them

Frank E. - Subscription Club Member These shirts are a joy. Every month brings something that is worth getting. The stories are almost as good as the shirts.

Kevin G. - Subscription Club Member Great fitting shirt with quality art. I enjoyed the included history "fact sheet" of the Tiki Bar that is illustrated on the shirt!

Wayne S. - The TropicsQuality of shirt and printing is always great! And the company is great to work with! Highly recommend! Thanks tiki of the month club!!

Jen B. - Subscription Club Member - The Makai Room - One of my favorites so far! This is my 5th purchase from Tiki Bar T-shirt Club and by far my favorite. Getting a little note about the history of the location is the icing on the cake. I only wish I could take time machine back to this place in its heyday. The reproduction of the art is just perfect. Love it!

Kurt B. - Subscription Club Member - I love the Tiki Bar T-shirt Club. It's always great to get a T-shirt in the mail from an old-school defunct tiki bar. Many of these closed spots are from the middle of the country so they haven't gotten the attention that larger tiki temples have received. It comes with a brief history of the spot. Oh and the tees are super comfortable.

Christopher S. - Waikiki Room -Not only does the shirt have a great design and look great but is so comfortable too. The material that's used is very comfortable and soft. I love this shirt. It's my first one but will not be my last!!

Jane S. - The Outrigger - I can't say enough good things, but I will try...the t-shirts are a bargain with their unique design and quality of seams and fabric. It's also really fun to see what design is coming next. It's Christmas every month!

Michael J. - Subscription Club Member - Great design, great fit. Already a regular in my closet

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